14th Amendment

Immigration

Attacks on Fourteenth Amendment Cloaked in Fear of “Birth Tourism”

Rock Center recently aired a segment on what it called birth tourism, the practice of wealthy foreigners, reportedly most popular among Chinese, South Korean and Turkish families, who come to the U.S. on tourist visas to deliver their babies. Their … Continued

Politics

Anti-immigrant Lawmakers Launch Fresh Attack on 14th Amendment

Once again, members of the Immigration Reform Caucus have stepped up to undermine the Fourteenth Amendment. Using the specter of “anchor babies,” Rep. Steve King (R-IA), a likely successor to the chairmanship of the IRC, has introduced a bill that … Continued

Fighting Voter Suppression in Wisconsin

In the 2008 election, Black women had the highest voter turnout rate, and one-in-four votes was cast by non-whites. It was the most racially and ethnically diverse election in U.S. history. For those who fear the changing face of America … Continued

Stop Discrimination in our Colleges

Some students face a separate and unequal path to college. Take Florida, for example.  Citizens, born in the Sunshine State and who graduated from Florida high schools, may not have the same rights as others for in-state college tuition.  Why?  … Continued

Center for Immigration Studies Attacks 14th Amendment. Again.

by Michael Dranove The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), simply put, is stepping up its campaign to repeal birthright citizenship in the United States. In a recent report released by CIS,

Immigration

We Must Work to Advance Justice for All

A couple weeks ago, over 600 activists, organizers, immigrant workers, faith leaders, youth and community elders descended upon Arlington, Virginia for the “Turning the Tide” National Summit.  They came from across the country to this second gathering determined to stem … Continued

Culture

Film Screenings Honor International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, today students are coordinating events on over 40 campuses across the nation to resist the anti-immigrant movement, including organizations associated with white nationalist John Tanton.  Students are doing … Continued

Immigration

Arizona’s day of hate and the need to reframe the immigration debate

One week ago today, Arizona witnessed an extreme separation of morality and state as the Appropriations Committee of the Arizona Senate passed a series of harsh Bills meant to be an attack on migrant families and youth.  Several of them … Continued

Immigration

For Immediate Release: Radio Message Warns Iowa Listeners of Looming Threat to Constitution

A radio campaign launching February 14 asks Iowa listeners to call Rep. Steven King, R-Iowa, and urge him to leave the Constitution alone. Airing on four Iowa stations, the radio spots say that Rep. King’s efforts will undermine the Constitution … Continued

Immigration

Social Justice Movements Standing Strong Against Anti-Immigrant Inroads

The Population and Development Program at Hampshire University just released its January DifferenTakes journal.  The journal looks at the anti-immigrant movement and the greening of hate.  It includes a piece written by Imagine 2050 writer, Rebecca Poswolsky, titled, “Social Justice … Continued